Professor and Head of the Leicester Law School

About the role

We are seeking an inclusive and inspirational strategic leader as Head of the Leicester Law School in the College of Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities. As a senior member of the University, you will advance the University’s profile in world-class research, enterprise, and teaching excellence in an increasingly competitive environment both nationally and internationally.

Heads of Schools are academic leaders in their disciplines and work with their Head of College and School Leadership Team to deliver University strategic objectives. Headship offers the opportunity to play a transformative role in the future direction of your discipline, School, College, and the University, building on your management and leadership skills. Working closely with the Pro-Vice-Chancellor and Head of College for Social Sciences, Arts and Humanities, you will represent and promote the School, College, and University to enable the right environment for us to be at the forefront of global leading research and innovative enterprise whilst attracting students and providing them with an excellent student experience.

The Law School has grown substantially in recent years and remains an important growth area for the University, and as Head of the School, you will provide strategic oversight for the School to effectively manage sustainable growth whilst ensuring strong performance in NSS and REF.

 
About you

As Head of School, you will be responsible to the Head of College for the highly effective operation and development of your School, ensuring that this aligns with the University Strategy. You will be an accomplished communicator who can lead, inspire, and motivate colleagues across the School, and, crucially, you must be capable of leading change and delivering against the strategic priorities of the University.

You will be committed to providing an inclusive environment for students and staff focused on realising potential and striving for excellence. The appointment as Head of School will be made for an initial four-year term, which can be extended with mutual agreement.

For further details on the role and it's responsibilities, please refer to the Job Summary Form, which can be located within the Candidate Brochure.

Additional information

For further information and detail of how to apply, please contact Simon Critchley at [email protected] or on 07891 842 347, or Alan Walter at [email protected]  or on 07876 766 972.

Further information and details of how to apply can be found at: https://www.dixonwalter.co.uk/opportunities/leicester-head-of-law/

Applications should be made via email to [email protected] by midnight on Sunday 3rd March 2024 and should consist of:

• A curriculum vitae detailing relevant qualifications and experience, full employment history, and achievements.
• A 2-page cover letter describing briefly how you feel you meet the criteria outlined in the Job Summary Form, your achievements, why the appointment is of interest, and what you'd like to achieve in the role.
• Details of three referees and notice period (referees will not be contacted without your permission).
• A completed Personal details form (available from the link above).

Formal interviews will take place on Friday 26th April 2024, shortlisted candidates will also be asked to make a presentation to members of the School prior to the interview.

The University of Leicester has been changing the world, and changing people’s lives, for 100 years. When you join us, you’ll become part of a community of Citizens of Change , which includes not only our staff and our current students but also thousands of Leicester graduates around the world.

As a diverse and forward-thinking employer, we embed the principles of equality, diversity and inclusion into everything we do. That includes not just our core missions of teaching and research, but also our support for staff, students and our local community through our values of Inspiring, Impactful and Inclusive.

We’re committed to the wellbeing of all our staff and to the sustainability of our environment, on our campus and beyond. We offer a competitive salary package, excellent pension scheme and a generous annual leave allowance, along with opportunities to develop your career in a supportive and collaborative environment.